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courtney_saba's review against another edition
2.0
Wow. I never thought I would be giving lower than a 5 star for a Jeaniene Frost book, but here we are.
Listen. I enjoy Frost's Night Huntress world immensely. It's one of my favorite series of all time. But this one had some serious flaws.
****warning: spoilers ahead. Proceed at your own risk****
1) everyone was overpowered. Ian did a stupid thing with a relic, became unbelievably powerful with a potentially lethal consequence, and was saved in the end VERY conveniently. I love seeing power and being awestruck by abilities, but it has to be believable and have flaws/consequences. Yes, there was a lethal aspect to the relic, but we never really saw it. So it lost its meaning and deadliness. It just became a convenient plot device.
Ranging from Mencheres, Vlad, Bones, to Veritas herself, everyone was overpowered and doing things so easily when before they struggled to do so much. They also felt like caricatures of their previous personas, all of them. Saying B movie shit and acting unlike themselves.
I get it, immortal god plot, but come on. The overpoweredness threw out Frost's previous writing and rules. Frost's prior installments were so well done, with believable plots and action packed situations and steamy romance, but this story was bogged down with convenience and made me feel exasperated most, if not all, of the time. Shame.
2) romance took a backseat. There was one sex scene, I think. Maybe a short second one? I don't need a lot of sex, but a paranormal romance IS a paranormal romance for a reason! And all Ian and Veritas could do was yell at each other because of their respective overprotectiveness. Repeatedly. It got old real fast. They are one of my favorite couples in this world because of their willingness to do anything just because they want to and because of their delicious wickness. I didn't see this as much in this installment. Shame.
3) it was entirely too rushed. Everything was extremely convenient and the ending was dull. Frost tried to add too many things into this when she should've just stuck to the style of her previous books. Teleporting became a thing and now every one can be in a place super quickly, overpowered people again, easy wins and little losses. I remember her prior books having consequences and losses that HURT (still not over Rodney), and this book had no stakes or risks. Veritas was caught in a net for the entire battle and so she couldn't use her abilities (after all the talk about how powerful she was, a demigod in a vampire's clothing, and then she doesn't even live up to the hype?? What?? DISAPPOINTING). They got rid of one of the gods suuuuuuper easily, so it made the hype about their powers meaningless. This book just felt like Frost didn't put much effort into it, didn't follow her own book canon, and needed to spit out a book for a certain deadline. That's it. Shame.
4) loose ends kept loose, re: the vampire council (what's gonna happen with them and all the prejudiced laws they abolished? Which was also pretty convenient and unbelievable since these laws had been in place for thousands of years. I get it, the risk of not doing it could be catastrophic for the world, but the build up until that point was stupidly convenient), the Cain cult (they brought Timothy to the forefront in book 2 a little and then forgot all about him for the rest. I get it, other things to worry about, but still. That's a threat. Maybe Frost has plans to write more with this plot point in the future), Veritas and her father (definitely wasn't resolved or left at a great place), all of our favorites and the outcome of the vampire/ghoul alliance and the battle...(Ian and Veritas left waaaaaaay too quickly. Frost normally has pretty abrupt endings, but this one takes the cake for the most sudden ending of all her books. I needed to know about the aftermath!).
5) the overprotectiveness and the lack of trust between Ian and Veritas. This was annoying. More annoying since we're in the third book and these two should've gotten over these things and worked through them already! They were worse than Bones and Cat, and they had some definite issues, too. The back and forth of "no, I'll protect you, NO, I'll protect YOU" got tedious and they didn't just trust one another! They had to constantly say "trust me" just for the other to calm down. There was a bit of a lack in communication too, and both of them weren't very forthcoming with their secrets, so it became a whole ordeal in the book and it was just so dramatic and irritating.
6) Veritas and Ian becoming stupid, reckless, dumb messes that weren't as intelligent as they were in the past. They weren't THINKING. They didn't make the best decisions and they let impulsivity and recklessness take control. Ian is known for these things, but he's also a master manipulator, clever, cruelly designed, and extremely calculating. Veritas used cold logic and rationality her whole life, for 4 thousand years, and now she's this stupid puddled mess of stupidity? She forgot about her own powers, for God's sake! They both made out-of-character decisions, making the whole book exasperating. I missed who they were in book 1, and really, who they were in the prior books when they were first introduced.
7) plain and simple: the evil, world conquering gods plot. I didn't enjoy this plot. It was exaggerated, boring, unbelievable, and just too much! I remember Frost's first book of the Night Huntress world, Halfway to the Grave, and that was about stopping an evil vampire who was involved in human/sex trafficking (!!!!!!). That book's plot was simple and uncomplicated and REAL. Maybe it's because she's on the 14th(?) book of this world and so she has to come up with more stuff to write about, and the further you get into a world, the more complicated it gets, but still. Though, the books after book 5 in Cat and Bones's series weren't as entertaining either. So maybe it's Frost losing momentum the further she gets into a certain series, I don't know, but this one was disappointing. Shame.
Book 1 and book 2 of this series were worlds above this one. Not to mention, the other books in this world were so much better as well. I'd say stick with the previous books, read book 1 and 2 of this series, and leave this one alone.
Happy reading, Goodreads fiends.
Listen. I enjoy Frost's Night Huntress world immensely. It's one of my favorite series of all time. But this one had some serious flaws.
****warning: spoilers ahead. Proceed at your own risk****
1) everyone was overpowered. Ian did a stupid thing with a relic, became unbelievably powerful with a potentially lethal consequence, and was saved in the end VERY conveniently. I love seeing power and being awestruck by abilities, but it has to be believable and have flaws/consequences. Yes, there was a lethal aspect to the relic, but we never really saw it. So it lost its meaning and deadliness. It just became a convenient plot device.
Ranging from Mencheres, Vlad, Bones, to Veritas herself, everyone was overpowered and doing things so easily when before they struggled to do so much. They also felt like caricatures of their previous personas, all of them. Saying B movie shit and acting unlike themselves.
I get it, immortal god plot, but come on. The overpoweredness threw out Frost's previous writing and rules. Frost's prior installments were so well done, with believable plots and action packed situations and steamy romance, but this story was bogged down with convenience and made me feel exasperated most, if not all, of the time. Shame.
2) romance took a backseat. There was one sex scene, I think. Maybe a short second one? I don't need a lot of sex, but a paranormal romance IS a paranormal romance for a reason! And all Ian and Veritas could do was yell at each other because of their respective overprotectiveness. Repeatedly. It got old real fast. They are one of my favorite couples in this world because of their willingness to do anything just because they want to and because of their delicious wickness. I didn't see this as much in this installment. Shame.
3) it was entirely too rushed. Everything was extremely convenient and the ending was dull. Frost tried to add too many things into this when she should've just stuck to the style of her previous books. Teleporting became a thing and now every one can be in a place super quickly, overpowered people again, easy wins and little losses. I remember her prior books having consequences and losses that HURT (still not over Rodney), and this book had no stakes or risks. Veritas was caught in a net for the entire battle and so she couldn't use her abilities (after all the talk about how powerful she was, a demigod in a vampire's clothing, and then she doesn't even live up to the hype?? What?? DISAPPOINTING). They got rid of one of the gods suuuuuuper easily, so it made the hype about their powers meaningless. This book just felt like Frost didn't put much effort into it, didn't follow her own book canon, and needed to spit out a book for a certain deadline. That's it. Shame.
4) loose ends kept loose, re: the vampire council (what's gonna happen with them and all the prejudiced laws they abolished? Which was also pretty convenient and unbelievable since these laws had been in place for thousands of years. I get it, the risk of not doing it could be catastrophic for the world, but the build up until that point was stupidly convenient), the Cain cult (they brought Timothy to the forefront in book 2 a little and then forgot all about him for the rest. I get it, other things to worry about, but still. That's a threat. Maybe Frost has plans to write more with this plot point in the future), Veritas and her father (definitely wasn't resolved or left at a great place), all of our favorites and the outcome of the vampire/ghoul alliance and the battle...(Ian and Veritas left waaaaaaay too quickly. Frost normally has pretty abrupt endings, but this one takes the cake for the most sudden ending of all her books. I needed to know about the aftermath!).
5) the overprotectiveness and the lack of trust between Ian and Veritas. This was annoying. More annoying since we're in the third book and these two should've gotten over these things and worked through them already! They were worse than Bones and Cat, and they had some definite issues, too. The back and forth of "no, I'll protect you, NO, I'll protect YOU" got tedious and they didn't just trust one another! They had to constantly say "trust me" just for the other to calm down. There was a bit of a lack in communication too, and both of them weren't very forthcoming with their secrets, so it became a whole ordeal in the book and it was just so dramatic and irritating.
6) Veritas and Ian becoming stupid, reckless, dumb messes that weren't as intelligent as they were in the past. They weren't THINKING. They didn't make the best decisions and they let impulsivity and recklessness take control. Ian is known for these things, but he's also a master manipulator, clever, cruelly designed, and extremely calculating. Veritas used cold logic and rationality her whole life, for 4 thousand years, and now she's this stupid puddled mess of stupidity? She forgot about her own powers, for God's sake! They both made out-of-character decisions, making the whole book exasperating. I missed who they were in book 1, and really, who they were in the prior books when they were first introduced.
7) plain and simple: the evil, world conquering gods plot. I didn't enjoy this plot. It was exaggerated, boring, unbelievable, and just too much! I remember Frost's first book of the Night Huntress world, Halfway to the Grave, and that was about stopping an evil vampire who was involved in human/sex trafficking (!!!!!!). That book's plot was simple and uncomplicated and REAL. Maybe it's because she's on the 14th(?) book of this world and so she has to come up with more stuff to write about, and the further you get into a world, the more complicated it gets, but still. Though, the books after book 5 in Cat and Bones's series weren't as entertaining either. So maybe it's Frost losing momentum the further she gets into a certain series, I don't know, but this one was disappointing. Shame.
Book 1 and book 2 of this series were worlds above this one. Not to mention, the other books in this world were so much better as well. I'd say stick with the previous books, read book 1 and 2 of this series, and leave this one alone.
Happy reading, Goodreads fiends.
clockworkbook's review against another edition
4.0
4.25 - Another fun read and I loved seeing all our old friends. Ian and Veritas have a lot to overcome and enemies to deal with, but they do it with humor, love and growth. It was great that they acknowledged their insanity and realized that they would do literally anything to save each other. Thankfully they stopped trying to protect everyone, but themselves (this entire group is guilty of self sacrifice) and realized that they are stronger together. It was nice getting to see them work together.
I hope that the next book is Ashael's story and I need to see brunch happen. Lol
I hope that the next book is Ashael's story and I need to see brunch happen. Lol
gladish's review against another edition
4.0
וריטאס ואיאן הביסו בספר הקודם את האויב הגרוע ביותר שלהם רק כשאי לגלות שהמסע שלהם לא נגמר והפעם הם מתמודדים מול ישות אלוהית שגוררת את שניהם אל העולם התחתון
שם וריטאס ואיאן ניצבים מול אמיתות, שקרים ואויבים חדשים שרוצים לשלוט על העולם שהם מכירים הם צריכים לגייס חברים ואויבים לעזור להם ושוב הדמויות האהובות חוזרות פה וזה היה כיף בטירוף
הספר כתוב טוב והעלילה זורמת והוא באמת מעולה אבל לדעתי הוא היה הכי חלש בטרילוגיה והרגשתי שהדגש בו היה פחות על רומנטיקה ויותר על קרבות ומלחמות
איך הסיפור של וריטאס ואיאן יסתיים? תקראו ותגלו ☺️
שם וריטאס ואיאן ניצבים מול אמיתות, שקרים ואויבים חדשים שרוצים לשלוט על העולם שהם מכירים הם צריכים לגייס חברים ואויבים לעזור להם ושוב הדמויות האהובות חוזרות פה וזה היה כיף בטירוף
הספר כתוב טוב והעלילה זורמת והוא באמת מעולה אבל לדעתי הוא היה הכי חלש בטרילוגיה והרגשתי שהדגש בו היה פחות על רומנטיקה ויותר על קרבות ומלחמות
איך הסיפור של וריטאס ואיאן יסתיים? תקראו ותגלו ☺️
alisonhori's review against another edition
3.0
Fun book....both main characters have engaging and complex characters. I am writing this review more than a month after reading this book and I have to say that I have forgotten a lot of the details of this book including the ending so I may need to reread but I had fun. The first book from this series was way more memorable though. Still fun read.
alikatson's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars. A lot of action, it was nice to see the full cast of characters. I felt like it could have used an epilogue - especially if it is the last in the series.
amym84's review against another edition
4.0
Ian and Veritas finally defeated their arch nemesis, the demon Dagon, and both came out of it (mostly) unscathed. Now, they’re dealing with the fallout from Veritas tearing an opening in the netherworld and they’ve begrudgingly turned to golden-deity Phanes—who also happens to be betrothed to Veritas—for help.
When a double cross frees two gods into the world, both ready to stake their claim no matter the cost, Ian and Veritas will have to bring together vampires, ghouls, and ghosts alike to save the humanity that unites them.
Whenever a main villain is taken out before the end of a series, I’m always interested to see where the author plans the story to go next. Such is the case with Wicked All Night. The delicious twist at the end when we find out Phanes is Veritas’s betrothed was icing on the cake.
Suffice it to say, Wicked All Night starts off running and doesn’t really let up until the very end. There were honestly times I had to slow myself down while reading because I wasn’t quite ready to be done with Ian and Veritas.
Jeaniene Frost, and most especially her Night Huntress and various spinoffs, will always be an auto-read for me. Hands down, no question. While Wicked All Night kept me entertained, there’s really not so much more behind it, for me, beyond being a chance to catch up with beloved characters and see them kick a little ass. Jeaniene Frost masterly figures out how to give most everyone a cameo or a mention which is quite a feat with such an extensive list of characters. While some loose ends do get tied up, I have no doubt that we’ll see all these characters again as we have for nearing the last decade and a half so I didn’t feel much weight behind this ending as being the be-all-end-all.
Mind you, I’m writing this with the assumption that Wicked All Night ends Ian and Veritas’s trilogy. At this point that is true, but I think the phrase “Never Say Never” is always apt to add. Even if this is, in fact, the last book to feature Ian and Veritas I have no doubt that they would pop up again in any other spin off that might occur in the Night Huntress world as we’ve seen all other featured characters do. Honestly, I would love for their story to expand a few more books. They may be my favorite couple—outside of Cat and Bones of course. I feel like there are certainly more places they can go and things to explore together. Part of me wonders if Jeaniene Frost has that same feeling and that’s why Wicked All Night feels more like a bridge or breather book.
Regardless, it’s highly entertaining, fun, and fast-paced. I think there’s something to be said for getting lost in the familiar and Wicked All Night provides that. I’m extremely motivated to do a massive reread of the entire Night Huntress Universe to keep these characters with me a bit longer until we know where things are going next.
When a double cross frees two gods into the world, both ready to stake their claim no matter the cost, Ian and Veritas will have to bring together vampires, ghouls, and ghosts alike to save the humanity that unites them.
Whenever a main villain is taken out before the end of a series, I’m always interested to see where the author plans the story to go next. Such is the case with Wicked All Night. The delicious twist at the end when we find out Phanes is Veritas’s betrothed was icing on the cake.
Suffice it to say, Wicked All Night starts off running and doesn’t really let up until the very end. There were honestly times I had to slow myself down while reading because I wasn’t quite ready to be done with Ian and Veritas.
Jeaniene Frost, and most especially her Night Huntress and various spinoffs, will always be an auto-read for me. Hands down, no question. While Wicked All Night kept me entertained, there’s really not so much more behind it, for me, beyond being a chance to catch up with beloved characters and see them kick a little ass. Jeaniene Frost masterly figures out how to give most everyone a cameo or a mention which is quite a feat with such an extensive list of characters. While some loose ends do get tied up, I have no doubt that we’ll see all these characters again as we have for nearing the last decade and a half so I didn’t feel much weight behind this ending as being the be-all-end-all.
Mind you, I’m writing this with the assumption that Wicked All Night ends Ian and Veritas’s trilogy. At this point that is true, but I think the phrase “Never Say Never” is always apt to add. Even if this is, in fact, the last book to feature Ian and Veritas I have no doubt that they would pop up again in any other spin off that might occur in the Night Huntress world as we’ve seen all other featured characters do. Honestly, I would love for their story to expand a few more books. They may be my favorite couple—outside of Cat and Bones of course. I feel like there are certainly more places they can go and things to explore together. Part of me wonders if Jeaniene Frost has that same feeling and that’s why Wicked All Night feels more like a bridge or breather book.
Regardless, it’s highly entertaining, fun, and fast-paced. I think there’s something to be said for getting lost in the familiar and Wicked All Night provides that. I’m extremely motivated to do a massive reread of the entire Night Huntress Universe to keep these characters with me a bit longer until we know where things are going next.
romancejunkie1025's review against another edition
4.0
4.25 stars. So much went on and Ian and Veritas had so much to handle, but I was thrilled to see them finally find a little peace. Looking forward to whatever might come next in this world to give us a glimpse of their lives together.
lifeand100books's review against another edition
5.0
This is Frost's best work to-date. What an amazingly explosive conclusion to Veritas and Ian's story. I cannot wait to see where Frost takes the characters from this series universe next.
anasatticbookblog's review against another edition
4.0
Wicked All Night: A Night Rebel Novel by Jeaniene Frost
Narrated by Tavia Gilbert
Wicked All Night is NOT a standalone. Please see HERE for the reading order.
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The Night Huntress Series by Jeaniene Frost is my favorite all-time series, but somehow I missed it when Wicked All Night came out. Ian has always been my favorite character so I couldn’t wait to read more about him and Veritas.
I loved jumping back into the Night Huntress world and Ian’s snarky humor. But this whole book seemed like it went overboard. Not only are we battling demons, but Gods too. And all of their powers, the whole crew’s, all seemed conveniently more than ever before.
Ian and Veritas lost their edge a little bit. They spent the whole book trying to protect the other from themselves. It got old quickly and I missed the combative spark.
"He was my real home. He was also my deepest love, my wildest passion, my truest friend . . . he was everything I’d never dared to dream for, yet now had."
Veritas’s half brother, Ashael, was my new favorite character in this book, though I also loved visiting with all of my favorites including Mencheres, Cat & Bones, Denise & Spade, Vlad, and more, but Ashael is a new, intriguing character that I hope we get to see a spin-off about.
The Night Huntress series started off with a half-vampire battling Vampires who were trafficking humans. It still felt like our world. As the series has gone on it’s gotten more and more away from our world and everything has gotten so much bigger and more over-the-top that the essence of what I really love about these books is getting a little lost in the action. Also, Ian and Veritas were never alone! Wicked All Night was missing the romance a bit because they felt they needed to stay away from each other to protect them.
Now don’t get me wrong. I gobbled this up in one day like I do all Jeaniene Frost books. And despite that it had gotten a little too over-the-top, I was still loving it. But I couldn’t imagine how it could wrap up when I was at 80%. I thought for sure there would have to be a 4th book, but noooooo. It all just wrapped up abruptly.